For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 368 students in 87556, NM.
The top-ranked public schools in 87556, NM are Roots & Wings Community, Questa High School and Questa Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 87556 have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 34% statewide average). Schools in 87556, NM have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public schools.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public school average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Best 87556, NM Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Roots & Wings Community
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
35 Old Lama Rd
Questa, NM 87556
(575) 586-2076
Questa, NM 87556
(575) 586-2076
Gr: K-8 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
Questa High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
57 Sagebrush Ln
Questa, NM 87556
(575) 586-1604
Questa, NM 87556
(575) 586-1604
Gr: 9-12 | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #33.
Questa Jr High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
57 Sagebrush Ln
Questa, NM 87556
(575) 586-1604
Questa, NM 87556
(575) 586-1604
Gr: 6-8 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #44.
Alta Vista Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4 Wildcat Rd
Questa, NM 87556
(575) 586-0032
Questa, NM 87556
(575) 586-0032
Gr: PK-3 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #55.
Alta Vista Intermediate
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4 Wildcat Rd
Questa, NM 87556
(575) 586-0032
Questa, NM 87556
(575) 586-0032
Gr: 4-5 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
87556, New Mexico Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1 Wildcat Rd
Questa, NM 87556
(505) 586-0421
Questa, NM 87556
(505) 586-0421
Gr: PK-8 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 87556, NM?
The top-ranked public schools in 87556, NM include Roots & Wings Community, Questa High School and Questa Jr High School.
How many public schools are located in 87556?
5 public schools are located in 87556.
What is the racial composition of students in 87556?
87556 public schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public schools average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
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